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About Kuk Sool Won

May 21st, 2010 11:20 pm

Kuk Sool Won is probably one of the greatest martial arts unknown to most of the world right now. It’s not only an art, it is a complete system of martial arts stemming from ancient teachings of the buddhist monks, the royal courts of Korea, and Family Tribal martial arts of Korea. From punches and kicks, to pressure points strikes and grapples, this art truly covers it all, including weapons training upon reaching first degree black belt. To top it off, this art is not only a young man’s arena, it’s for all people of all ages.

Kuk Sool Won covers an extensive variety of techniques and martial art methods, but it is not merely concerned with the physical methods of attack and defense: Kuk Sool Won includes the study of healing techniques, the development of internal power, and physical conditioning. Training in Kuk Sool Won also helps to instill self-confidence and self-discipline, a calm self-assurance, and the psychological and spiritual values, which are traditionally associated with the martial character. Mental and physical well-being are of primary importance in Kuk Sool.

Although Kuk Sool as it is practiced today is relatively new, its roots stretch far and deep to the very beginnings of the history of Korea. As students of Kuk Sool, this early history and the ancient traditions upon which our art is founded should be as important to us as the physical techniques themselves, for it is only from our understanding and appreciation of these classical roots that we are able to grow as students of the martial arts.

Etiquette above all else is taught to all KSW students, because it doesn’t matter if you can kick the highest or break the most bones, it’s being able to have the control to stop yourself from getting into trouble that helps the most, and that’s where martial arts etiquette comes into play. I have been to several other martial arts centers and taken a few, I have found that this art combines everything I found in several styles into one complete style. Kuk Sool Won may not always look like its anything tough to do, but then again, if you have never walked on fire you never know how much it burns. In other words, come give it a try and see yourself become a stronger, better person.

How to Improve Your Martial Arts Techniques

April 6th, 2010 2:16 am

First step of accomplishing anything is taking action. As long as you take some action, you will see the results. It is as simple as that. To improve your martial arts technique, brain storm for some achievable goals, that you want to accomplish in near future. Make sure your goals are measurable and put timeframe to it and be specific to the time frame. By specifying your goal, writing it down and giving yourself a deadline, you goal is very clear in head. The more your goal is clear, more likely you are going to achieve it. Now that you have your deadline set, now it is time to take action.

Now whatever you plan to accomplish, whether a punch or a kick or flexibility or a technique, start practicing it. The way to practice it is by starting it slow and focusing on your form. You have to make sure you get a strong foundation. Don’t worry about the speed or the strength. Just divide the technique or the kick or the punch in small parts and practice each part slowly, focusing on your form. Repeat the motion over and over and over and over, till are you get comfortable with the movement. Once you get comfortable with that part of the move, move to the next part and practice the next part till you are comfortable. Once you are comfortable with the small parts, now put all the pieces together and practice the entire move altogether till the move becomes the second nature for body and becomes the part of your muscle memory.

Congratulations! By this stage, consider yourself an expert in that move. Now you can repeat the same process to improve your other martial arts techniques. The hardest thing in the entire process is to actually take action. Once you start taking action and following instruction, everything else falls in place. Your results give you sense accomplishment and make you confident. The feeling you get from accomplishing your goals, makes you want set and accomplish more goals and become he best in your field.

Create A Boxing Gym Of Your Own

February 18th, 2009 2:34 am

Boxing training is considered to be one of the best ways to keep your body fit and strong. It is a whole body fitness program. Generally, people manage with a punching bag when at home. But, that is not enough. You can create your own boxing gym at home. It is very easy.


Earlier, the home boxing gym used to have a nostalgic look. Here, the boxers and warriors were trained periodically and strenuously.

When we think of a proverbial boxing gym, what comes to mind is an image of a physically unattractive old brick building typically made of brick and mortar!
In those days, out of hundreds of aspiring athletes and boxers, only a few managed to fight their way to victory at the big ring and the elusive championship.

In the present scenario, boxing, as a sport, has declined. Modern gyms, on the other hand, are very attractive. They provide the boxers with ultra exclusive electronic fitness equipment and a boxing area with simplistic equipment as well. These include a punching bag, leather medicine ball, treadmill and a jump rope.

All these elements of boxer training are extremely useful in providing strength, cardiovascular health and endurance.

As it is not very difficult to have all the above mentioned simple equipments at home, it is not a bad idea to have a boxing gym of your own. This will help you to stay in the best form and will always keep you healthy. Bear in mind that it is not just strength that is needed to win. Besides strength, the perception of strength, endurance and determination are also under scrutiny at the ringside.

You ought to fight your own battle. Popularity can only get you some cheering, but performance factors still remain to be important if you wish to win. Thus, it is necessary that you should do the boxing workouts regularly. A home boxing gym will provide you with a legitimate place in sports fitness and in areas of physical training.

Boxing training is the only way in which you can tone up every single muscle of your body. In fact, working on every single muscle is important for any home exercise program.